Rotary International and. Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore New Rotarian Orientation

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1 Rotary International and Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore New Rotarian Orientation

2 Welcome to Rotary We are neighbors, community leaders and global citizens uniting for the common good. With you we can accomplish more.

3 Rotary International organization of business professionals Develop Business Relations Service to Community and World

4 History th Anniversary in 2014 Chicago Paul Harris and 3 others Rotating Meeting Places President of first Rotary Club: Silvester Schiele First RI President: Paul Harris

5 We are watching this briefing due to the vision of these men- Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram Shorey, Paul V. Harris

6 Over the Past 100 Years Rotary Clubs have been Established in 200 Countries

7 Purpose Motto: Service Above Self Foster peace, understanding, and goodwill worldwide Original Motto: He profits most who serves best.

8 Creed Four Way Test Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

9 Creed History Grew out of Great Depression Devised as way to resuscitate Club Aluminum Company by Herbert J. Taylor At Recommendation of Richard Vernor of Chicago & RI Director, adopted by RI in 1942

10 Structure International Zones Districts Territories Clubs

11 International President : C. K. Huang Members: 1.22 million Clubs: 34,558 Districts: 532 Countries: 200 Zones: 34 Headquarters: Chicago

12 Our District Govenor: Brian Hall District 6840 Located in Zone 29 Established February 23, 1910 Southeast Louisiana and Central/South Mississippi Clubs: 51 (4 are in St Tammany Parish) Members: approximately 2,500

13 Our Club President: BJ Peterson Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Established March Members

14 Associate Organizations Interact Clubs Age Northshore High School Rotaract Age InnerWheel

15 Types of Membership Active Honorary

16 Membership Rules Within Classification Limits Attend meetings Pay Dues Participate in Club Projects Propose New Members

17 Membership Rules Classification Principle Any profession No more than 10% of total membership from any one profession Member to be a business owner or management level

18 Membership Rules Meeting Attendance Weekly meetings 60% required attendance Perfect Attendance Desired Meeting makeup: at other Rotary Clubs, Club Board Meeting, District event and on the Internet

19 Membership Rules Payment of Dues & Other Costs RI Magazine: The Rotarian Dues: RI, District & Club Rotary Foundation & Benefactor Meals, Social Functions Initiation Fee Propose New Members

20 Membership Rules Proposed New Members Sponsored by a Club Member Visit Club Meetings Meet Classification Guidelines Approval by Board of Directors and Club Membership

21 Membership Rules Participate in Club Projects & Activities Fundraising Avenues of Service Club Service Community Service Vocational Service International Service New Generations Service

22 Rotary Foundation Major Donors Paul Harris Fellows Benefactors

23 Rotary Foundation Since 1947 more than $1.6 Billion donated to Rotary Activities via Grants from the Foundation Annual Donations >$125,000,000

24 Rotary Foundation Distribution of Funds 50% Worldwide Projects 50% Returned to Districts

25 Rotary Foundation Projects Supports Projects Worldwide Educational Humanitarian Peace and Goodwill Health

26 Educational

27 Humanitarian

28 International Peace, Health & Understanding Programs Ambassadorial Scholars Group Study Exchange Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace & Conflict Resolutions Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Medical & Health Missions

29 Peace, Understanding and Goodwill

30 Health

31 Polio Plus Eradicate Polio Worldwide RI Campaign started in 1977 Rotary s Contribution >$1.2 Billion by 2012 plus Millions of inkind Dollars > 2 Billion Children since Countries benefited US$202 Million is Current Pledge for Eradication Campaign

32 Polio Plus

33 Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Officers and Directors President: President-Elect: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Past President: Directors: BJ Peterson Wynn Williams Lisa Simms-Hayles Mike Rich David Brignac Steve Kernahan Kendra Maness Ron Newson Suzanne Parsons-Stymiest

34 Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Committees & Chairperson Club Service Wynn Williams Community Service Lisa Simms-Hayles International Service Ron Newson New Generations Kendra Maness Vocational Service Ron Newson Rotary Foundation Neil Alford Public Relations Don O Bryan Membership Sharron Newton Fundraising Improvements Lydia Alford

35 Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Committees & Chairperson Programs New Member Orientation New Fund Raising Heritage Festival Skeet Shoot Golf Classic Dictionary Project Interact NSHS RYLA Website Mark Myers Don O Bryan Laura Panzeca Sharron Newton Dave Kaufmann Ron Newson Suzy Audry Mark Meyers Lauren Gibson Steve Kernahan

36 Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Administration Club Officers & Board of Directors Club Members proposed by Nominating Committee (Past Presidents); Elected by membership. Interested/Active Club Members Progression Sequence to President VP Pres-Elect Pres. Past Pres.

37 Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Work Report In Last 10 Years Review Separate Handout Multiple Fund Raisers examples Heritage Festival, Skeet Shoot, Sweet Potato, Golf Classic Support to multiple Slidell area Non-Profits Rotary Rebuilds Slidell & other Hands On Projects Rotary Foundation Support RCSNS Foundation

38 Rotary International Information Resources The Rotarian Rotary World Annual Convention of Procedure Official Licensed Products Catalog

39 District 6840 Information Resources District Newsletter District Club Service Bulletin District Meetings District Annual Conference District Officers, PDGs & fellow Rotarians

40 Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Resources Newsletter-KeyWays Website:www:rotaryclubofslidellnorthshore.org (club runner) RCSNS Facebook Club Programs Officers and Directors and Fellow Rotarians Policies and Procedures Manual Constitution and Bylaws Weekly Meetings

41 Will You Become a Rotarian?? You will when get involved.

42 Get Involved In Club Committees Club Projects Board Meetings Club Meetings Club Social Activities

43 And Make Commitments Consider Areas that really interest you?? What committees will you join? What service projects will you participate in? What club office would you aspire to hold?

44 New Rotarian Requirements Attend New Member Orientation Be a Greeter for three meetings Attend a Board meeting Visit another Rotary Club meeting Give a 5 minute introductory talk Do a meeting make up on RI web site Sit at a different table during 4 meetings Go to rotary.org & visit new member tab

45 Key District Event District Annual Conference April 10 - April 12, 2015 Beau Rivage Resort, Biloxi, MS

46 Always Remember Rotarians Make A Difference

Sunday, May 19, 13 Rotary International a service organization that brings hope to millions

Sunday, May 19, 13 Rotary International a service organization that brings hope to millions Rotary International a service organization that brings hope to millions 1 Tell them about items up-front Annual Dues Meal costs if not included in dues Member costs for events/fund-raisers Fund-Raising